Lindsey Pritchett - Eyes on the Skies

As long as humans have been around, we have been fascinated with the skies. Whether the culture is indigenous or technological, there has been a deep and profound obsession with the cosmos. People have expressed their interest in what lies in the beyond through art, science, and writing. This fascination has carried over in to the current era, especially in the fields of cosmology, astronomy, and physics. In indigenous traditions, the people rely on myths and stories to explain what is in the sky. The relationship the people build with the cosmos is much more personal, as well. In America, we tend to approach the sky from a more objective view. We seek explanations on what is in our universe, how it got there and what will happen to it as time progresses. Technology such as the Hubble Telescope allow for deep space observations to be held. Now, with the use of modern technology, we can see (literally) across the universe. Our observations span space and time, itself. We can even see beyond our galaxy and our solar system. Recently, National Geographic released a special edition magazine on the newest discoveries in our universe titled: "The New Universe." This title befits, because our understanding of the expanse of life and the various phenomenon in our universe is constantly evolving. Furthermore, it is fascinating that we are limited to mere observation as formulating an appropriate explanation of the events and phenomenon is nigh on impossible.